--- title: "Provision of Packed Lunches 2025-2029" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AVON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2025-02-05" --- # Provision of Packed Lunches 2025-2029 Buyer: AVON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4.json) ## Summary Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS), a regional authority in the UK responsible for public order and safety, is planning a tender for the provision of packed lunches and buffet lunches from 2025 to 2029. The tender falls under the industry category of 'Canteen and catering services' with the CPV code 55500000. The service will cover multiple AF&RS sites across Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, including their main headquarters in Portishead. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the aim of conducting an OPEN Procedure to ensure broad market competition. The contract value is estimated at £160,000, and key dates include a future notice on 5th February 2025. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those capable of providing high-quality, varied menu options that cater to diverse dietary needs such as vegan and vegetarian. Flexibility and the ability to handle last-minute changes and orders are crucial, as is the capacity to deliver across multiple locations on both weekdays and weekends. By securing this contract, catering companies can enhance their reputation and gain significant exposure by serving a prominent regional authority. ## Notice Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is an Emergency Service that covers Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Our Headquarters is currently situated in the Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead. AF&RS have a total of 21 Fire Stations of which 7 are Wholetime stations, 3 are Wholetime and On-Call; and the remaining 11 are On-Call stations.In addition, AF&RS have a separate Fire Control, Training Centre and Technical Services Centre. Throughout the Service area, other administrative offices are located at Avonmouth, Bath, Yate and Weston-super-Mare.AF&RS are looking to procure a provision for packed lunches and/or buffet lunches that delivers to all AF&RS' sites and some external training sites (mostly within the Avon area) on both weekdays and weekends.AFRS are looking to conduct an OPEN Procedure for this contract and want to gain interest from the market to ensure that there is a good amount of competition. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is an Emergency Service that covers Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Our Headquarters is currently situated in the Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead. AF&RS have a total of 21 Fire Stations of which 7 are Wholetime stations, 3 are Wholetime and On-Call; and the remaining 11 are On-Call stations.In addition, AF&RS have a separate Fire Control, Training Centre and Technical Services Centre. Throughout the Service area, other administrative offices are located at Avonmouth, Bath, Yate and Weston-super-Mare.AF&RS are looking to procure a provision for packed lunches and/or buffet lunches that delivers to all AF&RS' sites and some external training sites (mostly within the Avon area) on both weekdays and weekends.AFRS are looking to conduct an OPEN Procedure for this contract and want to gain interest from the market to ensure that there is a good amount of competition.Key Criteria and RequirementsThe Supplier must be able to provide a substantial packed lunch and it include the following items in each pack lunch as a minimum:Standard Lunch* Roll or Sandwich (one filling and choice of bread)* Variety of fruit* Chocolate Bar or alternative sweet snack* Packet of Crisps or Savoury alternativeOr Healthy Option * Salad Box* Salad to include a choice of protein* Selection of healthy snacks e.g. veg sticks, selection of nuts, seeds, boiled egg, * Variety of fruitThe Supplier must be able to cater for all dietary requirements such as vegan or vegetarian.The Supplier must be able to cater for up to 30 people at any given time.The Supplier must also demonstrate flexibility in their approach to providing the service. On occasion dietary requirements and a change to required quantities can occur at short notice, such as the morning of the delivery day.The Supplier should be flexible in their approach to accepting orders and be able to on occasion, accept orders within 24 hours' notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003829-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AVON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | PORTISHEAD | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS20 8QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Portishead North | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003829-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.avonfire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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